Downtown Tampa Eggsploration

Experience Tampa’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt at Eggsploration!

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Easter is Sunday, April 20, and there are so many fun Easter Egg Hunt events in Tampa Bay leading up to the holiday!

One of our favorite events,Ashley's Eggsploration, brought to you by the Tampa Downtown Partnership, is back for another year and will take over Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park on Saturday, April 19 from 9 am-1 pm.

We've got the details on what to expect and what to know before you go to this family-friendly event.

What activities will be at Eggsploration?

Eggsploration is downtown Tampa's largest Easter egg hunt! There will be thousands of eggs to find–registration opens at 9 am and closes at 12 pm, and kids can begin the hunt as soon as they register. Groups will be broken up by age so that everyone has a fun and fair chance to hunt for eggs. Once you collect a combination of eggs, you can redeem them for a prize.

To claim the grand prize, egg hunters will need to find one of three golden eggs and be rewarded with a $500 Ashley voucher. Completed scavenger hunt cards for participants 18 and up will also be entered into a raffle for a Downtown Tampa staycation package.

Egg Hunt age groups and prizes:

  • Ages 3 and under: Special Bunny Ear Headband courtesy of Ashley
  • Ages 4-8: Special Bunny Ear Headband courtesy of Ashley
  • Ages 9-13: Special Bunny Ear Headband courtesy of Ashley
  • Ages 14-17: A chance to win tickets to The Florida Aquarium
  • Ages 18+: A drawing for a Tampa staycation

There is even more fun planned for the day! You can expect games and children's activities, including bounce houses, a bike helmet decorating station and giveaway, food and retail vendors, face painting and balloon animals, and more! There will also be a mimosa bar for guests ages 21 and older.

Of course, what would an Easter event be without a visit from the Easter Bunny himself? He'll be there and will be making appearances for meet and greets and photo ops!

Downtown Tampa Eggsploration
Create your own Easter egg bags!

Food and Market Vendors

There will be several food and beverage vendors available throughout the day.

  • Cole's Snow Cone Factory: Snow cones and slushies
  • Beachside Blends: Smoothies, bowls, and toast
  • Saucin' Wings: Breakfast items and wings
  • The Carrot Top Bar: Mimosas

You can also check out items from local markets (some last-minute Easter basket goodies perhaps?).

  • Clay by Kass
  • SweetStop FL
  • Lemonicious Drink Co
  • Bloomin Bae Florals LLC
  • DON ME NOW
  • Pooch Natural Living
  • Olivia Lynn Sketches
  • Three Dogs Pickles
  • Andrea Licciardello
  • Flour
  • Bath House Aromatherapy

Know before you go.

You must register for the egg hunt and obtain an age card before hunting for any eggs. Registration will open at 9 am and will close at noon. Signage will point you to the registration tent for the event.

All participants are encouraged to bring their own basket to hunt for eggs.

Details:

Website: Eggsploration – Tampa Downtown Partnership

Location:

Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
1001 N. Riverfront Park
Tampa, FL 33602

Date and Time:

Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 9 am- 1 pm

Parking: 

There are several downtown parking garages and parking lots along with metered spots, but you can also take a ride-share service as well.

Recommended parking garages for Eggsploration:

  • Poe Garage
  • Madison Garage
  • Fort Brooke Garage

 

All images courtesy of Downtown Tampa Partnership.